Charging issues

[KasperTheGhost]

Hello all!! I have a 76 xs650 with some charging issues. I had a sep regulator/rectifier (type b) when i got the bike. We ripped it down, i had a combined unit (red) from an xs750, i think it was 80’s (type b). If i want to use this rectifier/regulator i need to do the nylon screw upgrade?
We went for a ride, 20 miles, turned bike off, thats all she wrote. Got the bike home and the outter alternator brush was like 1/4” long, the inner is like .75 in. So i ordered new brushes. What wiring changes do i need to do to use this regulator with my 76. Pretty please, any help would be great. There are so many posts. I am more confused than anything, i needs the help.

 

[Jim]

An '80 and up combined reg/rec will be a type A, not a type B.
Yes, you'll need to do the nylon screw mod.
Been a while since we wrote this thread, but I think it has the info you need 'far as wiring goes.

https://www.xs650.com/threads/diy-reg-rec-5twins-and-jim.55842/

 

[KasperTheGhost]

An '80 and up combined reg/rec will be a type A, not a type B.
Yes, you'll need to do the nylon screw mod.
Been a while since we wrote this thread, but I think it has the info you need 'far as wiring goes.

https://www.xs650.com/threads/diy-reg-rec-5twins-and-jim.55842/

I typed type b 2 times, thank you so so much.

 

[KasperTheGhost]

I typed type b 2 times, thank you so so much.

From what i read, i need that vr115 regulator and that windy city 35 amp solid state relay dont need the nylon? I read that right i hope, i ordered all those parts too.

 

[Jim]

Yes, the VR-115 is a type B regulator.... same "type" as the original. It'll connect without having to do the nylon screw thing.

 

[KasperTheGhost]

Thank you, that solid state rectifier got me working. When i got my new alternator brushes, they looked identical, but they were like folded into? I dont know if i am describing it right? I am getting 14.7 on the high side, i can see the battery climb when the bike starts, thank you all so so much!